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Add 9/98 and 15/54

9/98 + 15/54 is 163/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    9/98 = 9 × 27/98 × 27 = 243/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
    15/54 = 15 × 49/54 × 49 = 735/2646
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/2646 + 735/2646 = 243 + 735/2646 = 978/2646
  5. 978/2646 simplified gives 163/441
  6. So, 9/98 + 15/54 = 163/441

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